What Does 950 Mean on Platinum Chains?

Why is the Gram Weight in Gold Jewelry Important?

When shopping for gold jewelry, it is impossible to know whether or not you are getting a good deal, unless you know the gram weight or gold content of that item and have a general knowledge of the price of gold per gram. In this article, we will help you to have a working knowledge […]

What is 950 Platinum?

950 platinum is the metal purity in finished jewelry, including for example in platinum wedding bands or rings. All genuine platinum jewelry should be hallmarked with either the letters, “PLAT” or “950”. The 950 stamp is more specific while the PLAT designation is more general, although both are legal and valid hallmarks for jewelry. What […]

The Difference Between GIA Certified and Non-Certified Diamonds

When shopping for diamond engagement rings, you may be confronted with the proposition of whether you should opt for a standard, non-certified diamond or a GIA, EGL or other independently verified certified diamond with grading report. NON-CERTIFIED DIAMONDS The first important aspect of this question is to understand that “non-certified” does not mean that a […]

Getting The Best Price for Gold Chains

Getting the best price for gold chains is easier than you think. Here are the major points to consider when doing price comparisons on your next gold chain. We also price match gold chains. PRICE PER GRAM The first, most basic thing to do is to compare the weight of the gold chains you are […]

Why Platinum is the Better Metal

Platinum jewelry can be expensive compared to gold or sterling silver, but is the rare white metal worth the added expense? We think so. Here’s why. METAL PURITY When purchasing jewelry, whether it is a wedding band, engagement ring, or even a platinum cross pendant, be sure, first of all, that you are getting guaranteed […]

Can You Swim with Your Gold Chain?

We get many customers who ask us if it is OK to swim with their gold chains. The answer we always give is: it depends. Here’s why. Gold chains come in various metals, from yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and even platinum. But why is swimming with a solid gold chain even an issue? […]

How to Convert 10K, 14K, 18K Gold, Silver & Platinum Gram Weights

How much does the same jewelry weigh in 10k gold vs. 14k vs. 18k, etc.? Here are some simple calculations to help you convert any metal to metal weights from gold to silver to platinum. Gold Conversions Convert 10K to 14K Gold 10K Gram Weight / 0.885 Convert 14K to 10K Gold 14K Gram Weight […]

What’s the Difference Between White Gold and Platinum?

White gold and platinum are two metals that produce beautiful jewelry in white, which is always in fashion. The differences between the two are not always understood by the buyer, but both metals have benefits unique to themselves. Here are two main factors to consider: hardness and malleability. Hardness refers to the tendency to scratch […]

Formula for Gold Jewelry Price Per Gram

The Simple Formula for the price of gold jewelry per gram There is a very simple formula for figuring out the price per gram for gold jewelry. First, you have to determine the price of raw 24k gold per ounce and then plug it into the simple formula below. You can get the daily price of […]